The Sunday for Sammy Trust is delighted to announce that applications are opening for its Spring 2026 round of grants, supporting the next generation of performing arts talent from the North East of England.

The Trust offers financial assistance to…

18-year-old Jarrow singer-songwriter Savannah Lily has described performing at this year’s Sunday for Sammy concert as “an absolute honour” after taking to the stage at the Utilita Arena Newcastle in front of more than 5,500 people – twice in one…

Ever wondered how Ray Laidlaw producer of Sunday for Sammy and founding member of Lindisfarne spends his weekends?  

Do you ever have to work weekends?
Yes I do, I’ve been involved in the entertainment business for 60 years and a…

More than 50 businesses and organisations from across the North East have pledged their support for the upcoming Sunday for Sammy show, donating goods, services and time to help ensure another unforgettable night in aid of the charity.

The wide…

Community Foundation North East has pledged up to £50,000 in match funding to support the Sunday for Sammy Trust (SfS), strengthening opportunities for young people building careers in the performing arts and wider creative industries.

The pledge has been made…

We caught up with poet Scott Tyrell, who penned ‘Round Here’, a poem written exclusively for Sunday for Sammy. Find out here how it all came to be, from Scott himself and the incredible journey this poem continues to be…

Following on from a surprise visit from our Patron Matty Healy, Gateshead College is set to welcome world-renowned producer and artist Trevor Horn as he visits their Baltic Campus to share his experiences and advice with Performing Arts and Media…

A SKETCH FOR SAMMY 2025
Are you an aspiring comedy writer? Got an idea you want to shout about? Would you like to see your gags performed on the stage? Then listen up… A Sketch for Sammy is back!   Please…

It has been announced via social media that one of the North East’s most popular entertainment shows, Sunday For Sammy will not go ahead in 2023 but the Trust’s chairman Tim Healy has sent a message of thanks and a…

The first Sunday for Sammy event since the hugely successful Newcastle Arena shows in February 2020 is set to raise smiles as four budding comedy writers have their sketches performed at a special show at The Exchange in North Shields. 

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Budding comedy writers are about to get the chance to have their sketches performed by a group of leading North East comedy actors at a special show in May. 

After a two-year break, Sunday for Sammy is proud to announce…

Sammy Takes A Gap Year... 

Following a meeting of our trustees we have agreed that the Sunday for Sammy shows originally scheduled for early 2022 will now be rescheduled for early 2023.  

Although the UK Covid lockdown restrictions have been…

Funnily enough, The Sunday for Sammy Trust has announced the seven finalists in the 2020 Sketch for Sammy comedy scriptwriting competition' – 'Taalkin Heeds'. 

Budding and established comedy writers were asked to submit a short monologue which was then considered…

The Sunday for Sammy Trust announce the 2020 Sketch for Sammy comedy scriptwriting competition’ – ‘Taalkin Heeds’. 

The Sketch for Sammy comedy scriptwriting competition is back – this time with a new slant.  Comedy writers will be asked to submit…

Within days of issue of the new 20th Anniversary Sunday for Sammy DVD, funds from the charity have been used to ensure that 18 prospective acting stars of tomorrow get the very best tuition to give them a start in…

Sunday for Sammy Team Pay Tribute to Their Driving Force 

The Sunday for Sammy family is saddened to hear of the loss of one of their own due to Coronavirus. 

Brian Paddison, a great friend, supporter and part of the…

With A Confession airing on ITV1 a few months ago, Jonny Lavelle played the role of Marcus Beresford-Smith joining a cast including Martin Freeman and Imelda Staunton, based on a real-life story of the disappearance of Sian O’Callaghan. Earlier this…

The DVD of the 2018 Sunday for Sammy Show is being released this weekend, and one lucky buyer will be receiving a very special bonus!

During the show, the cast autographed a logo board as a momento of…

Alphabetti Theatre on St James Boulevard, Newcastle is one of the projects Sunday for Sammy champions and we’ve been pleased to support many of the new generation of emerging artists and companies who have written and directed the fantastic…

Earlier this year, in conjunction with Curious Monkey, we developed 'Walker Talk', an innovative and inspirational project to introduce young people to all aspects of the performing arts. Here's the story of how it all came together...

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Eeeeeh.... we had a reet hoot at The Stand Comedy Club, Newcastle, Newcastle for the grand final of A Sketch for Sammy 2017.

The sketches in the final were: 

- 'Fridge' by Kevin Wilkinson 
- 'Muggleswick English Dictionary'…

Ladies and gentlemen... the fun has begun! We've completed the first two days of pre-filming for the Sunday for Sammy 2018 show, and we can't wait to share it with you in February. It's OK if you like laughing :-) 

Last month, a cast of professionals and pupils from Walker Technology College performed Walker Talk, a show created as part of a year long collaboration between Curious Monkey, Walker Technology College and The Sunday for Sammy Trust.

Since September…